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How updating climate baselines influences detection of extreme events in China
Extreme weather and climate events—such as heat waves and heavy rainfall—have significant effects on ecosystems, infrastructure, and society. To monitor these extremes, scientists usually compare current conditions to a historical "climate baseline," typically a 30-year period, such as 1981 to 2010.
Extreme weather and climate events—such as heat waves and heavy rainfall—have significant effects on ecosystems, infrastructure, and society. To monitor these extremes, scientists usually compare current conditions to a historical "climate baseline," typically a 30-year period, such as 1981 to 2010.
